Where post traumatic stress disorder has been identified in members of the Permanent Defence Force it has usually occurred as a result of service overseas with UN missions. All personnel are, accordingly, required to undergo a comprehensive medical examination before being selected for overseas service, or indeed for certain duties at home, and a further medical examination is carried out on their return from such duties. The Medical Corps has an extensive network of trained medical personnel attached to all units and barracks. Barrack personnel support services officers are also available and individuals are encouraged to discuss problems of this nature with them.
Where an individual is felt to be suffering from post traumatic stress disorder he is examined by and placed under the care of a civilian consultant psychiatrist. If the service of other specialists are recommended, these are also arranged without delay. The psychiatrists determines the treatment that the individual requires and this is provided through the Medical Corps or, if considered necessary, in a civilian hospital.